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Child standing barefoot showing flexible flat feet, with the arch lowering on standing and reappearing on tiptoe
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Children’s Flat Feet — What’s Normal and When to Worry (A Newcastle Podiatrist’s Guide)

October 23, 2026 Tim Foran No comments yet

Noticed your child’s arches seem to disappear when they stand? In most kids, flat feet are a normal stage of development — but not always. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains what’s normal, the warning signs worth acting on, and when a podiatry check is a good idea.

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